The Citadel
1-3
Towson
3-1
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel | 3 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
| Towson | 7 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 44 |
Bulldogs Suffer Nonconference Loss at Towson
9/29/2018 9:23:00 PM | Football
Game Information
Score: Towson 44, The Citadel 27
Records: The Citadel (1-3), Towson (3-1)
Location: Johnny Unitas® Stadium (Towson, Maryland)
Series: Towson leads 1-0
How it Happened
- The Tigers used the big play to jump out to a 21-3 late in the first half.
- The Bulldogs finally found the end zone with just over a minute to play as Jordan Black capped a seven-play drive with a one-yard touchdown run.
- The Citadel took its turn at the big play in the second half as Lorenzo Ward scored on a 38-yard run.
- On the next series, Black went around left end for a 42-yard touchdown.
- The Tigers were able to answer back and push its lead back to 21 points with a third-quarter touchdown pass.
- Jacob Godek closed out the scoring for the Bulldogs with a 44-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
Inside the Numbers
- Lorenzo Ward carried the ball a career-high 35 times. It was the most carries for a back since Tyler Renew carried the ball 45 times against Samford in 2016.
- The 180-yard effort for Ward was the most since Renew's 285 yards against Samford in 2016.
- Ward added a 24-yard reception.
- As a team, The Citadel ran the ball 71 times for 341 yards and three touchdowns.
- Aron Spann, III recorded his second interception of the season. Both of his interceptions have occurred in the end zone.
- Jacob Godek connected on field goals of 30 and 44 yards. It marked the first time in his career he has hit two field goals in a game.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will have an open weekend before returning to the field Oct. 13, hosting ETSU at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
CIT 0, TOWSON 7
TOWSON - Gallahan,S. 29 yd pass from Flacco,T. (O'Neill,A. kick) 6 plays, 0 yards, TOP 6:55
CIT 3, TOWSON 7
CIT - Jacob Godek 30 yd field goal 10 plays, 53 yards, TOP 4:32
CIT 3, TOWSON 14
TOWSON - Flacco,T. 7 yd run (O'Neill,A. kick), 4 plays, 65 yards, TOP 1:34
CIT 3, TOWSON 21
TOWSON - Flacco,T. 8 yd run (O'Neill,A. kick), 6 plays, 37 yards, TOP 2:33
CIT 10, TOWSON 21
CIT - Jordan Black 1 yd run (Jacob Godek kick), 7 plays, 65 yards, TOP 1:55
CIT 10, TOWSON 24
TOWSON - O'Neill,A. 40 yd field goal 9 plays, 42 yards, TOP 1:02
CIT 10, TOWSON 31
TOWSON - Simpson,S. 34 yd run (O'Neill,A. kick), 6 plays, 70 yards, TOP 2:38
CIT 17, TOWSON 31
CIT - Lorenzo Ward 38 yd run (Jacob Godek kick), 6 plays, 65 yards, TOP 2:12
CIT 17, TOWSON 38
TOWSON - Richardson,B. 24 yd pass from Flacco,T. (O'Neill,A. kick) 4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:59
CIT 24, TOWSON 38
CIT - Jordan Black 42 yd run (Jacob Godek kick), 6 plays, 60 yards, TOP 1:57
CIT 24, TOWSON 41
TOWSON - O'Neill,A. 22 yd field goal 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:45
CIT 27, TOWSON 41
CIT - Jacob Godek 44 yd field goal 14 plays, 48 yards, TOP 5:59
CIT 27, TOWSON 44
TOWSON - O'Neill,A. 27 yd field goal 10 plays, 65 yards, TOP 4:35
